near the base; in length it is equal to the wings and keel, 
and forms with them an angle of about 45° when expanded ; 
the wings are narrowly lanceolate and ciliated, of a pale 
bright rose colour; the keel is rather paler, and bordered 
with a woolly or very downy upper edge. 
** It is a greenhouse plant which will grow freely in almost 
any sort of soil, especially sandy peat. In summer an ample 
supply of water is required, and air at all times when the 
weather is favourable. To prevent the leaves from being 
scorched by the sun, it will be necessary to use shading. In 
winter water should only be given when the soil becomes dry. 
It strikes freely from cuttings under ordinary treatment.” 
